FISMA/FedRAMP Senior Consultant

About the Role

The FISMA/FedRAMP Senior Consultant works independently and collaboratively to support and lead client engagements within A-LIGN’s FISMA and FedRAMP practices. In this role, the Senior Consultant is responsible for managing standard project execution, overseeing client service activities, assigning work, reviewing team contributions, and ensuring quality reports are delivered. The Senior Consultant provides leadership to Staff Consultants through engagement management and ongoing mentorship.

Additionally, the Senior Consultant supports continued organizational growth by contributing to methodology development, technical assessment strategy, and engagement planning as a technical subject matter expert. Using strong experience with FISMA, FedRAMP, and familiarity with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), this role supports and leads teams performing assessments for cloud computing technologies in support of federal compliance requirements.

Reports to

FISMA/FedRAMP Manager

Pay Classification

Full-Time, Exempt

Responsibilities

Lead assessments from initiation to project closure including:

Planning/Closing Meeting

Process Walkthroughs

Leading Findings Discussion

Regular status updates internally and externally

Coach other team members and assessors as part of team

Drive working sessions with clients to ensure expectations and direction are aligned and timelines are being met

Execute security assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, 800-37, 800-171, and other authoritative IT security guidance

Develop Security Authorization Packages and ensure completeness and compliance with FedRAMP requirements and other authoritative IT security guidance

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, information security, computer science, or relevant discipline; or combination of relevant education and work experience

Master’s degree is a plus

EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years of experience in information security, with strong NIST experience (in order of preference): NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, RMF, FISMA, NIST SP 800-171

Demonstrated knowledge of NIST publications, such as: NIST SP 800-30 rev 1, 800-37 rev 1 or 2, 800-53 rev 4, 800-53A rev 4, 800-60 Vol 1 & 2 rev 1, and 800-171 rev 1

Experience with government compliance, including FISMA, FedRAMP, RMF, and CSF

Experience with commercial cloud environments; architectures, technologies, and services

Lead at least five FedRAMP or FISMA engagements from kick-off to report delivery

CERTIFICATIONS         

At least one advanced cybersecurity certification such as: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, CRISC, CAP, CASP, or other relevant security certifications, multiple are preferred

At least one vendor-specific cloud-related technology certifications such as: AWS, MS Azure, Google Cloud, Cisco Cloud, VMWare, etc. is preferred

PMP is a plus

SKILLS

Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation working in a fast-paced environment

Ability to lead multiple assessment engagements and train junior staff

Excellent communication skills to include the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience

Broad IT background with technical understanding of networks, protocols, security configurations, cryptography, identity and access management, and the systems development life cycle

Benefits 

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Competitive Bonus Structure

Home Office Reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Personalized Career Coaching

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1

Vacation Bonus

Summer Hours

About A-LIGN

A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com

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 A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply!